Malaysia in ten days: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang and Langkawi
Three cultures, two historic towns that share one UNESCO listing, and a few final days by the sea, with a private driver and short domestic flights.
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Where
Malaysia
Ideal for
First-time visitors to Malaysia, and travellers who like to end a journey with a few days at the beach
Day by day
Day 1Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2Kuala Lumpur: the Petronas Towers skybridge (timed tickets, booked ahead), Merdeka Square, the Jamek Mosque and Chinatown.
Day 3The Batu Caves early, before the heat (272 steep steps, or admire them from the foot); the Islamic Arts Museum and a free afternoon.
Day 4By car to Malacca (about two hours): Dutch Square, St Paul's Hill and the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum.
Day 5A Peranakan lunch in Malacca, then a travel afternoon: drive to Kuala Lumpur airport (about two hours) and fly to Penang (about one hour).
Day 6George Town with a guide: the Khoo Kongsi clan house, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, street art and a hawker tasting.
Day 7Penang Hill by funicular and the Kek Lok Si temple; a free afternoon.
Day 8Fly to Langkawi (about 35 minutes); an afternoon at your resort.
Day 9The Kilim mangroves by private boat; the cable car up Mount Mat Cincang and the Sky Bridge when open.
Day 10Private transfer to the airport for your flight home, via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.
These are suggested itineraries showing how a journey can be shaped, not trips taken by specific clients. Prices and availability depend on your dates and choices.
